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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.90, 246.51 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.90, 246.51 and 123.62 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.90 : 246.51 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.90/246.51 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.90x = 246.51 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.90x = 30,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,472.33/178.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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